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Da Nang Cost of Living 2026: Rent, Food, Bills and SIMs
Budget your monthly stay around individual line items. Expect a furnished one-bedroom in An Thuong between $270 and $480 each month. Inexpensive restaurant meals run VND 30,000 to 130,000. For mobile data, Viettel's SD70 plan gives 30 GB for 30 days at VND 70,000.
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